| Galway's Land National Park | |
| Iucn Category: | II |
| Map: | Sri Lanka |
| Relief: | 1 |
| Location: | Central province, Sri Lanka |
| Nearest City: | Nuwara Eliya |
| Coordinates: | 6.9667°N 80.7772°W |
| Area: | 27ha |
| Established: | 1938 (Sanctuary) 2006 (National park) |
| Governing Body: | Department of Wildlife Conservation |
Galway's Land National Park is a small 27ha national park, consisting of dense montane forest. It is located within the city limits of Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka, approximately 2km (01miles) east of the city centre. It was formally declared as a wildlife sanctuary on 27 May 1938. The Galway's Land was elevated to national park status on 18 May 2006.[1] The park was declared to conserve the montane ecosystems.[2] Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka considers that Victoria Park in Nuwara Eliya and Galway's Land are two of the most significant birding sites in Sri Lanka.[3] Galway's Land harbours about 20 rare migrant bird species and 30 native species. Apart from the avifauna, the park has valuable floral species of both native and foreign origin.[4] Galway Forest Lodge is located close to the park.[5]
. Common, Endemic & Threatened Birds in Sri Lanka. 2006. Significant Birding Sites in Sri Lanka. Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka. 955-8576-19-0. Sarath Kotagama. 12.